Deck 17: The Challenge of Aging

Question 1

Women are more likely to be at a financial disadvantage during retirement than are men.Which one of the following is NOT a contributing factor?

A)Women have,on average,lower lifetime incomes than men.
B)Women are less likely to be covered by pension plans.
C)Women are less likely to develop chronic conditions not covered by health insurance.
D)Women are less likely to invest in retirement plans.

Answer 1

Women are less likely to develop chronic conditions not covered by health insurance.

Question 2

Cigarette smoking is directly linked to all of the following EXCEPT

A)osteoporosis.
B)skin wrinkling.
C)muscle atrophy.
D)premature balding.

Answer 2

muscle atrophy.

Question 3

Studies of healthy people indicate that functioning of the human body remains essentially constant until after age

A)70.
B)60.
C)50.
D)40.

Answer 3

70.

Question 4

Progressive,irreversible changes to the body that result from the passage of time are called _______ aging.

A)sociological
B)psychological
C)biological
D)chronological

Question 5

Jolene exercises on a regular basis.She can expect all of the following to happen EXCEPT

A)weight management.
B)maintenance of flexibility.
C)protection against heart attack.
D)increased susceptibility to depression.

Question 6

All of the following are TRUE about older adults,EXCEPT they

A)tend to have lower blood pressure.
B)are more susceptible to food-borne illness.
C)have less ability to metabolize alcohol.
D)should be regularly tested for glaucoma.

Question 7

A good lifelong strategy for reducing the effects of osteoporosis is to avoid

A)alcohol use.
B)exercise.
C)tobacco use.
D)overexposure to the sun.

Question 8

The type of arthritis that typically affects the hands and weight-bearing joints of the knees,ankles,and hips is

A)rheumatoid arthritis.
B)lupus.
C)osteoarthritis.
D)muscular arthritis.

Question 9

Denise is 48 years old and experiencing perimenopause.Which of the following would be a symptom of her condition?

A)hot flashes
B)irregular periods
C)vaginal dryness
D)all of these

Question 10

To reduce stress in your life as you age,it is a good idea to

A)obtain adequate sleep throughout life.
B)practice relaxation techniques regularly.
C)avoid overworking.
D)do all of these.

Question 11

Juan is in his late teens.To prepare for the aging process,he should

A)assess his financial status.
B)reevaluate his health insurance plans.
C)establish good health habits.
D)develop important relationships.

Question 12

Individuals in their forties should undertake which one of the following to help them with the aging process?

A)developing important relationships
B)reevaluating their health insurance plans
C)establishing good health habits
D)assessing their financial status

Question 13

The gradual decline in the ability to focus on nearby objects that occurs as people age is called

A)cataracts.
B)presbyopia.
C)macular degeneration.
D)glaucoma.

Question 14

Fluid intelligence is the ability to

A)move easily from situation to situation.
B)find solutions when confronted with a new problem.
C)memorize information and repeat it at a later date.
D)do all of these.

Question 15

A disease in which the fluid inside the eye is under abnormally high pressure and can lead to blindness is

A)glaucomA.
B)cataracts.
C)conjunctivitis.
D)presbyopia.

Question 16

A clouding of the lens in the eye that is a result from oxidation damage is called

A)cataracts.
B)glaucoma.
C)macular degeneration.
D)presbyopia.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity?

A)prevention against osteoporosis
B)increased bone fractures caused by extra bone mass
C)increased effectiveness of the immune system
D)maintenance of flexibility and balance

Question 18

Which of the following is a sign of potential alcohol or drug dependence in older adults?

A)depression
B)unexplained falls
C)malnutrition
D)all of these

Question 19

Of the following,who is at risk for developing glaucoma?

A)a person with a family history of the disease
B)any person over the age of 60
C)African Americans over the age of 40
D)all of these

Question 20

The slow disintegration of the tissue at the center of the retina is known as age-related

A)glaucomA.
B)cataracts.
C)macular degeneration.
D)presbyopia.

Question 21

Women live longer for all of the following reasons,EXCEPT

A)estrogen protects women from early heart disease.
B)women have lower rates of stress-related illnesses.
C)women are less likely to be poor in their older years.
D)women participate less in risky behaviors that lead to injuries.

Question 22

Individuals who reach their sixty-fifth birthday can expect to live _______ or more years longer.

A)20
B)11
C)7
D)5

Question 23

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

A)older black women
B)older Asian men
C)older white men
D)older white women

Question 24

When someone dies without a will,the state distributes property according to

A)rules set up by the state.
B)decisions by a court-appointed administrator.
C)the wishes of the deceased,if known.
D)the wishes of the family.

Question 25

Which of the following is an early indicator of dementia?

A)failure to grasp a situation
B)forgetting conversations
C)forgetting events of the day
D)failure to perform simple tasks

Question 26

Basic tasks in planning for death should include all of the following EXCEPT

A)making a will.
B)confronting people you dislike.
C)considering organ donation.
D)anticipating medical needs.

Question 27

Which of the following statements about Social Security is TRUE?

A)Social Security provides most older Americans enough to live on.
B)Social Security funds can be used to supplement income only by those over age 65.
C)Social Security is intended to supplement other income.
D)All of these statement are true.

Question 28

Life expectancy is

A)a theoretically projected length of life based on ideal conditions.
B)the average length of time a person is expected to live.
C)the period of life when an individual is healthiest.
D)a calculation based upon how long a person's relatives liveD.

Question 29

Which of the following statements about the predominant attitude in the United States toward death is FALSE?

A)A majority of Americans witness the death of at least one loved one during their lifetimes.
B)Attitudes toward death seem to be slowly changing because of the hospice movement.
C)Those who view death as a relief from pain may have a partial sense of welcoming death.
D)Many people seek to avoid any thought or mention of deaths.

Question 30

The Harvard criteria for brain death requires additional testing after _____ hours have elapsed after the first tests.

A)12
B)24
C)48
D)There are no additional tests

Question 31

Which of the following statements about older Americans is FALSE?

A)The number of older people who are ill or dependent will rise as the older population increases.
B)Health care is the largest expense for older adults.
C)Older Americans have higher rates of home ownership than the general population.
D)Most older Americans do not have any chronic diseases.

Question 32

It often takes ________ to resolve the grief associated with losing a loved one.

A)days
B)weeks
C)months
D)years

Question 33

A physician specializing in the diseases,disabilities,and care of older adults is a(n)

A)gerontologist.
B)geriatrician.
C)ageologist.
D)oncologist.

Question 34

The belief that humans survive in some form after death is

A)denial.
B)universality.
C)noncorporeal continuity.
D)nonfunctionality.

Question 35

Termination of metabolic processes is called _____ death.

A)cellular
B)biological
C)brain
D)clinical

Question 36

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday

A)celebrated in the spring as part of the Easter celebration.
B)commemorating soldiers who have died.
C)celebrating departed loved ones.
D)denying the reality of death.

Question 37

Which of the following statements about a will is FALSE?

A)Making a will is a basic task everyone should attend to when planning for death.
B)Once a will is established,it cannot be legally altered or changed.
C)Dying without having made a will can cause unnecessary hardship for survivors.
D)A majority of Americans die without leaving a will.

Question 38

The term that means "having made no legal will" is

A)intestate.
B)testator.
C)probate.
D)surrogacy.

Question 39

The program that was designed to finance health care services for older adults and people with disabilities is

A)Medicare.
B)Social Security.
C)Medicaid.
D)Aid to Dependent Individuals.

Question 40

When supportive medical technologies are in use,the concept of ________ is used to determine if someone is alive or dead.

A)brain death
B)clinical death
C)cessation of the flow of bodily fluids
D)cellular death

Question 41

The "right to die" issue came to national attention in 1975 with the landmark case involving

A)Nancy Cruzan.
B)Karen Ann Quinlan.
C)Terri Schiavo.
D)Dr.Jack Kevorkian.

Question 42

Hospice care is specifically intended for patients whose life expectancy is

A)2 years or less.
B)1 year or less.
C)6 months or less.
D)1 month or less.

Question 43

When a physician administers medication to relieve severe pain in a terminally ill patient,and the medication also hastens the patient's death,the situation is called

A)physician-assisted suicide.
B)passive euthanasia.
C)double effect.
D)active euthanasia.

Question 44

Active euthanasia is

A)withdrawing or withholding treatment.
B)a deliberate act intended to end another person's life.
C)legal throughout the United States.
D)defined as "letting nature take its course."

Question 45

Which one of the following is a goal of hospice care?

A)to support the patient and family
B)to prolong life
C)to hasten death
D)to support the patient and family and to hasten death

Question 46

A person appointed by a patient to make medical decisions for the patient if the patient is unable to do so is

A)an attorney.
B)a proxy.
C)a spouse.
D)a parent.

Question 47

The intentional termination of life at the patient's request by someone other than the patient is termed

A)involuntary euthanasiA.
B)double euthanasia.
C)passive euthanasia.
D)voluntary euthanasia.

Question 48

Most patients who receive hospice care do so

A)in a hospital.
B)in a special clinic.
C)in a hospice ward.
D)at home.

Question 49

Probably the most helpful way a bereaved person can cope with the intense feelings of grief is to

A)become isolated.
B)use denial to filter the shock of the death.
C)express their feelings.
D)get involved in activities that distract them.

Question 50

An example of physician-assisted suicide is

A)withdrawing life-sustaining treatment such as artificial respiration.
B)providing drugs to a person that will facilitate her or his death.
C)finding a doctor who will facilitate the death of a gravely ill person.
D)using a mechanical device for lethal injection.

Question 51

One method of disposition of a corpse is to subject the body to intense heat,a process commonly known as

A)burial.
B)embalming.
C)entombment.
D)cremation.

Question 52

Passed by Oregon voters in 1994,the Death with Dignity Act permits the use of

A)physician-assisted suicide.
B)active euthanasia.
C)a health care proxy.
D)an advance directive.

Question 53

What nearly universal piece of identification can be used to identify organ donors in many states?

A)library card
B)driver's license
C)Social Security card
D)military ID

Question 54

Which of the following statements about physician-assisted suicide is TRUE?

A)The physician provides and administers the lethal drugs.
B)It is legal in the United States in only three states.
C)At the patient's explicit request,it allows a doctor to inject the patient with a fatal drug.
D)All of these are true.

Question 55

The process of removing blood and other fluids and replacing them with chemicals to temporarily retard deterioration of a corpse is termed

A)entombing.
B)cremation.
C)embalming.
D)mummification.

Question 56

All of the following are stages of dying as defined by Kübler-Ross EXCEPT

A)denial.
B)vulnerability.
C)bargaining.
D)depression.

Question 57

People who cope best with life-threatening illness usually exhibit all of the following EXCEPT

A)a fighting spirit.
B)a willingness to succumb to pessimism.
C)an effort to inform themselves about their illness.
D)taking an active part in treatment decisions.

Question 58

Identifying,developing,or reaffirming sources of meaning and fostering hope is characteristic of Charles Corr's dimension of _____ coping.

A)physical
B)psychological
C)social
D)spiritual

Question 59

Hospitals' palliative care units

A)provide short-term intensive treatment.
B)focus on patient recovery.
C)focus on controlling pain and relieving suffering.
D)encourage experimental medical treatments.

Question 60

What is typically the most expensive part of a funeral?

A)the ceremony
B)the embalming process
C)the casket
D)the burial

Question 61

The risk of osteoporosis can be assessed through bone mineral density testing.

Question 62

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)is the leading cause of blindness in people over 75.

Question 63

Following retirement,older couples may find that they need to become reacquainted with each other.

Question 64

Medicaid provides medical insurance to low-income people of all ages.

Question 65

Working women seem to be better financially prepared for retirement than men.

Question 66

Medicare pays most of the costs associated with nursing home care.

Question 67

One of the characteristics of brain death can be revealed by a flat tracing on an electroencephalogram.

Question 68

Life expectancy is calculated by averaging the ages of death of a group of people over a certain period.

Question 69

Regular exercise has been found to lower an aging person's susceptibility to depression.

Question 70

Aging is the normal process of change throughout life.

Question 71

Clinical death and cellular death are defined using the same criteria.

Question 72

For successful aging,people need to start developing good health habits in their early thirties.

Question 73

Nearly 100 percent of all people over 65 have some form of arthritis.

Question 74

Exercise may prevent age-associated deterioration of fluid intelligence.

Question 75

Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible form of dementia.

Question 76

The most definitive determination of death is cessation of respiration and heartbeat.

Question 77

Reaching menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

Question 78

Compared to other groups,African Americans are at increased risk for glaucoma.

Question 79

Many of the negative physical changes typically associated with aging are not due to aging at all;rather,they are due to neglect of psychological and physical health.

Question 80

Social Security was intended to serve as a supplement to personal savings.